They brought me my previously harvested stem cells still frozen. Each bag was thawed individually before being in infused through my central line. As soon as my new stem cell were infused, they began their trip through my circulatory system to the center of my bones where they began. Sorta like the homing pigeon.
Even though the stem cell start to home right away, it will be a few weeks before the transplant "takes and begins" to produce healthy new blood cells.
I will continue to get Colony-Stimulation Factors to stimulate the production of blood cells in the bone morrow and to multiply more quickly, thereby shortening the time necessary for the stem cell transplant to engraft. Use of the agents can help reduce the incidence of infections and fever, lessen the need for antibiotics and shorten my stay.
We are 75% through the procedure. From here it is post followup and tweaking meds to get me through it the fall-out... -Jack
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Hey Daddy,
Check you mail on Monday or Tuesday Me Jeff And Robbie Have A Surprise For You!!
I just want to say hi and that I hope you're not feeling too bad. I will keep praying for you both. Remember, by Christmas this will all be history and I'll bring my family over to invade yours again.
Stay strong brother. I love you.
Mary
Hey Jack -
It's been great keeping up with you on this blog. Looks like much progress in a short time. Must seem like an eternity for you though! Good to see you're keeping your sense of humor. That and all of our prayers will get you through this just fine. Stay warm and germ free and we'll see you in no time.
Mike Rosenthal
Jackson,
Just back from Ashville. Saw some great jazz acts there this weekend, and a bass player from another planet (playing with David Sanborn) You would have been inspired.
Speaking of inspiration, you are one... You keep up the good work, as God is working in your (new) life, and we hope to see you in a few weeks.
We luv you,
Terry,Sue and sarah
I'm sending you positive energy and lots of prayers. It won't be long til you're home and enjoying your family and friends! From what I've been reading here, I think you have the best of the best!
Stay strong, you're doing great!
Love ya, Jeanie
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